3 Hurt in Boat Accident on the Niagara River

Tonawanda, NY - Police from the City of Tonawanda are looking into an accident involving two boats near Niawanda Park at roughly 10:30 Saturday evening.

Authorities say a boat traveling eastbound operated by a single male struck a westbound vessel with a male and female aboard. The first ship's driver was taken to ECMC with what is being called "severe facial injuries."

The other couple suffered only minor injuries, although the female did end up being transported to ECMC as well. The investigation is ongoing at this time.